Understanding the Different Players in Web3 Gaming
The emergence of blockchain technology is revolutionizing the gaming industry, giving rise to a unique ecosystem of Web3 gamers. These players are driven by various motivations, ranging from investment opportunities to the sheer joy of playing. In this article, we delve into the different types of Web3 gamers and explore each type in detail to help you better understand their motivations and behaviors.
The Bartle Taxonomy and its Limitations
One common framework for examining various player motivations is the Bartle taxonomy of player types, popularized by British games researcher Richard Bartle for use in role-playing games. This classic classification categorizes players according to their preferred actions and motivations within a game.
However, this taxonomy was developed before the advent of blockchain gaming and doesn’t account for the play-to-earn concept. As a result, it’s necessary to establish a new classification system that better reflects the blockchain gaming landscape.
A New Classification for Blockchain Gamers
To better understand the diverse range of blockchain gamers, we can classify them into three main categories: investors, earners, and players.
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